Are you looking for a fun way to get students to practice geometry vocabulary? Geometry Connect 4 is a fun way for students to connect the vocabulary of common geometric shapes to the visual models.
In the 3D version of the game, students work to

I combed through all the Common Core State Standards for math and released items from standardized tests and created student-friendly vocabulary posters! These are written so students can truly understand them.
What’s better is that I have included

All the Common Core State Standard math target posters for your grade level, written so students can truly understand them. Each one has an illustrated example - many in color!
The simple language and example ensure that students understand what

All the Common Core State Standard math target posters for your grade level, written so students can truly understand them. Each one has an illustrated example - many in color!
The simple language and example ensure that students understand what

All the Common Core State Standard math target posters for your grade level, written so students can truly understand them. Each one has an illustrated example - many in color!
The simple language and example ensure that students understand what

All the Common Core State Standard math target posters for your grade level, written so students can truly understand them. Each one has an illustrated example - many in color!
The simple language and example ensure that students understand what

Are you looking for ways to make your grade level fluency standard fun for your students?
We all know those grade level fluency standards are important. But how do you keep up the practice so student skills stay sharp? I have created one fun way

Here are 10 multi-step challenging Valentine-themed math task cards for students to solve. Some of them take some careful reading to solve correctly.
Included are cards for students to write their answers and keep track of their progress. I’ve also

In this fun Valentines game, students learn or practice how to plot points on a coordinate grid to capture candy and earn points.
Valentine’s Day is all about having fun, building community and learning! Do it all with standards-based material is a

Students use boxes of candy hearts to learn estimating, graphing, statistics and answer fraction questions. It's a perfect, standards-based Valentines Day activity!
Elementary students love to learn with a Valentines treat. And teachers love to

Practice tests prepare your students for PARCC and Smarter Balanced Success
Are they ready for standardized testing?!
End-of-year standardized testing is a super-stressful time – for both kids and teachers! Do you know how your class will perform?

How I Achieved a 95% Pass Rate in a Title School
Does that sound too hard to believe for a year-end, high-stakes test? Well, you can believe me that it took a TON of hard work and preparation, plus years of experimenting to learn how to do it – and

ALL of my multiplication products in one package!
Are you ready to take your 4th grade mathematicians from knowing basic multiples to mastering the Standard Algorithm?
I've included every one of my products that can help you do that in the

In this packet you'll find a PowerPoint to show your students and six worksheets that will guide them through understanding the Standard Multiplication Algorithm. Click the preview button above to see every page of the packet. Of course I provide a

Practice tests prepare your students for PARCC and Smarter Balanced Success
Are they ready for standardized testing?!
End-of-year standardized testing is a super-stressful time – for both kids and teachers! Do you know how your class will perform?

Get those Common Core resources organized with style!
References, curriculum guides, lesson plans and worksheets... they all need a tidy and organized home. I’ve usually found that binders are a super handy way to keep everything together in the

Get those Common Core resources organized with style!
References, curriculum guides, lesson plans and worksheets... they all need a tidy and organized home. I’ve usually found that binders are a super handy way to keep everything together in the

Get those Common Core resources organized with style!
References, curriculum guides, lesson plans and worksheets... they all need a tidy and organized home. I’ve usually found that binders are a super handy way to keep everything together in the

Get those Common Core resources organized with style!
References, curriculum guides, lesson plans and worksheets... they all need a tidy and organized home. I’ve usually found that binders are a super handy way to keep everything together in the

Get those Common Core resources organized with style!
References, curriculum guides, lesson plans and worksheets... they all need a tidy and organized home. I’ve usually found that binders are a super handy way to keep everything together in the

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My professional experience includes teaching grades 3 through 5 and substitute teaching from Kindergarten through 6th grade. I have taught in buildings that qualify as Title 1 and currently teach in a 103 year-old LAP school.
I am an Educational Technology instructor for my district where I provide professional development on many different forms of technology from basics to skills for high-level users.
Prior to becoming a classroom teacher, I worked as an assistant school secretary and invested in my own children as a classroom parent volunteer.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style reflects my absolute belief that all children can be successful in school with high levels of achievement. I bring direct experience with children and curriculum to all of my recommended classroom teacher resources.
I love challenging little brains with standards-based teaching materials...and having some fun at the same time!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have attended the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teaching Academy for Science and Math, been a national finalist at the Microsoft Innovative Education Forum and been awarded an Enhancing Education through Technology Grant multiple times.
I am currently part of a Peer Coaching iPad Integration Pilot program for my district.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a Masters in Elementary Education & Teacher Certification from Eastern Washington University and I have earned my National Board Certification.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love teaching, but more than that, I love effective teaching strategies. The right teacher resources in the hands of a dedicated educator are what allows us to really impact elementary students' lives for the better each and every day.
These are the things that I love sharing with you on my website, www.ClassroomCaboodle.com